Although autonomous, uncrewed ships are now being trialled, those vessels still need human workers to moor them when they come into port. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new automated suction-based mooring system.
Accumulative effects of shocks and impacts to boaters using small vessels at high speed or in rough water have been highlighted in an updated Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) marine guidance note (MGN).
If you've ever watched a speedboat slamming its way across the waves, you may have thought "That can't be good for its hull" … and you'd be right. A new invention from Spain's Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), however, could help keep those boats intact.
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Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, and they contain a vast amount of saltwater. Osmotic power plants can be built where freshwater rivers meet the sea, to take advantage of the natural osmotic gradient. The energy thus generated can be considered a completely renewable and sustaina... Read more
Maersk are a Danish shipping company with a fleet of over 6oo container ships. They’re a major enterprise, and they are dependent on two commodities that have seen steeply rising prices in recent y…
A small group of parents and staff from Canary Wharf College came together to find ways that we could enhance the school and raise money for outdoor activities. I was lucky enough to be part of this group.One person said “how about building a boat, to use to clean our docks”.This was the birth o... Read more
The Hallberg-Rassy 50 is now, as first ever world wide, available with solar panels fully integrated with the sails. 160.7 square meters of sail area that at the same time works as solar panels, generating up to 410 A charging at 24 V. Even a grey March day, the sails generated 27 A positive charg... Read more
In the 400 years or so leading up to the adoption of steam power in the 19th century, sailing ships ruled the waves. In an effort to cut increasing fuel costs and reduce emissions, sails are set to once again prove their worth. But unlike the sails proposed by B9 Shipping and the Wind Challenger…
Michelin has developed a new kind of sail for cargo ships, one of a number of sail innovations that could help the industry to reduce carbon emissions.
If it can stop accidents like this, then it’s worth pursuing.
While it is a good idea, an automated vacuum docking would mean replacing human dock workers.
Vacuum docking offers a faster and safer alternative to traditional docking lines, especially for passenger vessels.
Take a look at this company that manufactures automated vacuum docking systems.
It could also protect boats and ships in the event of a collision with icebergs.
Shock-absorbing hull material could also prevent injuries to crew and passengers, especially in small vessels.
Such material is perfect for speedboats.
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There are several marine weather apps for sailing out there! Here are a few more suggestions.
https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/best-weather-apps-for-sailors-91944
Here’s another one.
https://windy.app/
Like this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sailgrib&hl=en&pli=1
Osmotic power is another type of ocean energy that can power boats and ships.
This cargo ship that uses modern sails for propulsion!
Here’s another boat that uses wave energy for propulsion.
https://www.suntorymermaid.com/english/sm2_about.html
There is a boat in the Philippines powered by wave energy.
This company is making recyclable ships that can be dismantled and re-used after they are decommissioned.
Check out this boat fom the UK made from recycled materials and plastic rubbish from London Docks and UK waterways!
https://www.citysailing.com/post/poly-mer-the-world-s-first-vessel-built-from-recycled-plastic
This sailing boat from Kenya is made from recycled plastic waste!
Besides the maritime industry, solar sails can also be a revolutionary technology for space travel.
How about these traditional sails that have been fully integrated with solar panels!
https://www.hallberg-rassy.com/news/news/solar-panel-sails-2021-04
These futuristic rigid solar sails are making the shipping industry greener!
https://futurism.com/new-ship-rigid-solar-sails-harnesses-power-sun-wind-same-time
Solar sails can be the maritime industry’s future; they harness wind and solar power!
Check out these inflatable wind sails that might soon start appearing on ships.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/cargo-ships-sails-michelin-spc-intl/index.html
Some cargo ships do actually use sails to reduce fuel consumption!
Wind propulsion is the answer to the ever-worsening carbon emission crisis in the shipping industry.
Modern windmill ships are the future of the maritime industry; they can make sea travel greener and much cheaper.